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NOAA declares the arrival of El Nino
By weather.gov Expected to be moderate-to-strong by late fall/early winter The expected El Nino has emerged, according to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. In the monthly outlook released today, forecasters issued an El Nino Advisory, noting that El Nino conditions are present and are expected… SEE MORE
Current Surveys 101
By oceanservice.noaa.gov NOAA Ocean Podcast: Episode 09 Transcript A NOAA team deploys a current meter to survey along the bottom of Puget Sound. What is known as tidal currents is caused by the same gravitational force of the pull to the moon and the sun- but it's the horizontal advection… SEE MORE
Public Ramp Boat-Launching Tips for Beginners
By KEN SCHULTZ5 When you’re new to boat operation, there are several moments of truth that occur as you begin to accumulate experience: docking, anchoring, trailer loading on a windy day, navigating a tricky waterway, etc. None is more intimidating than public ramp boat launching. Seasoned boaters can regale you with… SEE MORE
Large Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
By fisheries.noaa.gov On April 21, 2023, a coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the sun, spewing out a burst of plasma that raced toward Earth at nearly two million miles per hour and generated a severe geomagnetic storm (level 4 out of 5 on NOAA’s space weather G- scale) at 3:26… SEE MORE
New Federal Grants Available for Coastal Resilience and Adaptation
By NOAA NOAA releases plans to build climate resilience and support coastal communities with Inflation Reduction Act funds. Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce unveiled a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal resilience through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As part of the President’s Investing in America Agenda… SEE MORE
Climate Change and Marine Animals: A Conservation Challenge
By fisheries.noaa.gov Climate-driven changes such as higher ocean temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the health of marine animals—and their ability to survive. Marine animals—like whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles—depend on a functioning ocean ecosystem for their survival. They are also important indicators of overall ocean health. NOAA… SEE MORE
New Research Sparks Concerns That Ocean Circulation Will Collapse
By yale.edu. It is being hailed as a sea change in scientific understanding of the global ocean circulation system and how it will respond as the world heats up. A doomsday scenario involving the collapse of the circulation — previously portrayed in both peer-reviewed research and the climate disaster movie… SEE MORE
Whale's Ingesting Up to 10 Million Microplastic Pieces Daily
By news.stanford.edu. Analysis of ocean plastic pollution and whale foraging behavior tracked with noninvasive tags shows whales are ingesting tiny specks of plastic in far bigger quantities than previously thought, and nearly all of it comes from the animals they eat – not the water they gulp. The largest animals… SEE MORE
Ncar’s Next-gen Airborne Radar will have Unmatched Ability to Peer Deep Inside Storms
By news.ucar.edu. A next-generation airborne radar designed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) that could revolutionize our ability to observe, understand, and ultimately predict high-impact weather events has received $91.8 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Airborne Phased Array Radar (APAR) will improve on… SEE MORE
NOAA Declares the Arrival of El Nino
By John Moore. The expected El Nino has emerged, according to scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. In the monthly outlook released today, forecasters issued an El Nino Advisory, noting that El Nino conditions are present and are expected to gradually strengthen into the winter. El… SEE MORE
Gym and Home Exercises To Help Prepare Your Body For SUP Season
By paddling.com. If you are an avid SUP enthusiast who lives in a seasonal climate you probably spend much of the winter counting down the days until you can use your board again. Maybe you even take a tropical trip in the winter to thaw out and keep your paddling… SEE MORE
Fishing In Daytona Beach, FL
By Adam Young, Our US Harbors Fishing Expert About The Region Daytona Beach may be known for its famed raceway or as a popular spring break destination, but don't let that overshadow the fantastic fishing in the region. Situated on the east coast of central Florida, Daytona Beach and the… SEE MORE